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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 519.44, 779.14 and 172.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 519.44, 779.14 and 172.77 is: 259.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    519.44 : 779.14 = 172.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    519.44/779.14 = 172.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    519.44x = 779.14 × 172.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    519.44x = 134,612.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,612.23/519.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.15

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